Christmas in Japan

- Christmas Day is December 25
- Christmas 2008 falls on a Thursday
- The Japanese decorate their homes in evergreen and mistletoeThe North Pole: Christmas in Japan
- Japanese households enjoy singing Christmas carolsThe North Pole: Christmas in Japan
- Gift-giving is one of the primary Christmas traditions in Japan
- Christmas gifts are delivered to kids by an old priest named HoteioshoThe North Pole: Christmas in Japan
- Many families reserve a Christmas chicken dinner from Kentucky Fried ChickenTanuTech: Christmas in Japan

Many of the residents of Japan are not Christian, but they do celebrate Christmas and many of its traditions. To find out more about the customs and traditions of Japanese Christmas, check out the links on this page.
Japanese Christmas Menu
While the menu varies from household to household, here are a few dishes that may appear on a Japanese Christmas menu:
1. Roast teriyaki chicken
2. Fried chicken
3. Sushi cake rolls
4. Fried potatoes
5. Fried wantons
6. Japanese Christmas CakeInternational Recipes: Japanese-Themed Christmas Menu
Japanese New Year

Following Christmas is the Japanese New Year celebration, which is the most important holiday in Japan. On New Year's Eve households are cleaned thoroughly. On New Year's Day everyone dresses in their finest clothing and the father leads the family members on a march through house that is meant to drive out evil spirits.The North Pole: Christmas in Japan
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